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EF09 NVT

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,787 mi
Last recorded146,787 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 NVT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 146,787 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2026 146,787 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 143,278 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 143,271 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 131,752 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

parking brake lever requires adjustment

Fail 17 Jul 2024 131,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

parking brake lever requires adjustment

Pass 19 Jul 2023 119,077 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s by flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 119,059 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s by flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 105,680 miles

Front brake pads starting to wear low

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 90,075 miles

Parking brake lever has slight travel

Fail 10 Jul 2021 90,075 miles

Front Position lamp not working Nearside & Offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has slight travel

Pass 8 Jul 2020 81,675 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 68,109 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under-tray fitted obscuring the view to some components

Fail 8 Jul 2019 68,109 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

under-tray fitted obscuring the view to some components

under-tray oil drain hatch not fully secured

Pass 11 Jul 2018 48,726 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 31,815 miles

both front tyres bald on outer edges - 205/60 R16 92H

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt unsecured

Pass 6 Jul 2016 25,997 miles

child seat fitted nearside rear at time of test not allowing full inspection of the seat belt

Pass 1 Jul 2015 23,309 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 19,267 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 15,882 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre has a cut in but not in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 12 Jul 2012 11,764 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Lancer?

Based on 382,912 MOT tests across 33,260 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,235
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
33,260
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,095
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,710
position lamp(s) not working 4,694
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,425
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,236
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EF09 NVT is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 69,320 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Lancer fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,095 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF09 NVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Lancer typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 17 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EF09 NVT is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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